Global Climate Change Discussion

On Friday of this week we will be having a class discussion on the topic of global climate change. This activity will like the Each one, teach ones we have been doing over the last couple of weeks, with one big difference: you will all be looking at the same issue, but from different perspectives. We will select groups in class by drawing numbers, so you may be grouped with new people and also presenting the perspective you do not typically agree with.

Roles in our discussion:

1. Pro-Scientist - Any life or earth scientist with data to support conclusions of global warming and global climate change
2. Skeptical Scientist - Any life or earth scientist who does not find the data conclusively supporting global warming or global climate change. Scientists must have good, justified reasons for being skeptical about an idea, they cannot simply say "I don't like it". They must have clearly justified scientific reasons, for example, an absence of a certain data point or trend, etc.
3. Pro-Politician - Clear statement about why you are pro. For example, represent people in an area where changing environmental conditions might make it difficult to live. Can be local, state, or federal level in the US or another country.
   
4. Anti-Politician - Clear statement about with you are anti. Just saying you are against it will not work. Need clear reasons that relate to politics, too costly to implement, will not impact my country, etc. Can be local, state, or federal level in the US or another country.
5. Pro-Business - Clear statement why it is in the best interest of your business to be pro.
6. Anti-Business - Clear statement why it is in the next interest of your business to be anti.

Each group of people representing a perspective must prepare a document that summaries their individual opinions (in character). Each member of the group must have an individual identity with statement about global climate change. Representing real people or businesses would be a plus, since this is a very active line of civic discussion. Graphs, charts, and numbers are required from each group.

We will begin the discussion with a brief class presentation from each group. Be prepared to speak 5 minutes representing your perspective.